Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2025 AT 3:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Clemson called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. PRESENT Chairwoman Jorja Clemson Council Member Bessye Adams ABSENT Council Member Jacquin Headen STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Award for Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Fire Chief Robert Fite presented an overview of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, a FEMA-based funding program authorized by Congress to assist local jurisdictions in staffing firefighters. Under the current administration, the grant will cover 75% of all salaries and benefits in Years 1 and 2, and 35% in Year 3. The total federal award amounts to $4,891,692.05. Chief Fite explained that the Grand Prairie Fire Department’s staffing strategy is to add a fourth firefighter to each fire engine currently staffed with three. Four-person staffing is recognized as a national standard and best practice among large urban fire departments. Adding 21 firefighters (7 per shift) will allow the department to meet this standard and comply with the state’s 2-in/2-out rule mandated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Originally, the department planned to hire five firefighters this year and an additional 5/5/6 over the next three years to reach the total of 21. Acceptance of the SAFER grant will accelerate this plan, enabling the department to hire all 21 firefighters at once, using the federal award supplemented by city matching funds. Chief Fite noted that this item will be presented for Council consideration at the October 14, 2025 meeting. The committee thanked staff for their efforts and commended the proactive approach to improving fire department staffing and safety standards. 2. Presentation of the Draft Grand Prairie Bicycle Master Plan Brett Huntsman, Transportation Planner, presented the draft Grand Prairie Bicycle Master Plan, noting that the plan evaluates the current state of bicycling within the city, identifies project priorities and funding opportunities, establishes best practices to guide city policies, and outlines a detailed implementation plan. The Plan was developed collaboratively by a group of stakeholders including the project consulting team, city staff, regional agencies, and local bicycling organizations. Public engagement was conducted throughout the development process and included six public meetings, four tactical engagement events, two citywide Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee – October 07, 2025 Page 1 of 4  surveys, and a dedicated project website for ongoing input. Mr. Huntsman also addressed committee inquiries regarding areas with high bicycle activity, community feedback related to safety, comfort, and value, and considerations for adding bike lanes along major corridors. 3. 2025 Lake Parks Events Recap Emily Linares, Special Events Manager, presented a recap of the 2025 Lake Parks events, which included the Family Campout, Bug Fest, Summer Concert Series, Movies on the Beach, and Nature Club. She highlighted key successes from each event, along with lessons learned to help guide future programming. Ms. Linares responded to committee inquiries regarding the possibility of hosting the Nature Camp at different city parks and shared information on the top three most attended events. Council Member Adams commended staff for their excellent work, noting that these events were well received and encouraged residents to enjoy outdoor activities. He also requested that staff consider identifying alternative locations to host similar events in the future in the event of inclement weather. CONSENT AGENDA Chairwoman Clemson asked if there were any questions on the consent agenda items. Hearing none, Council Member Adams moved, seconded by Chairwoman Clemson to approve agenda item four and to recommend approval of consent agenda items five through eleven to Council. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda 5. Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant from Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT-Aviation) which provides Reimbursement for 90% of City Expenditures for Airport Maintenance up to a Maximum Reimbursement of $100,000 Approved on Consent Agenda 6. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreement with Aviator Air Flight School, LLC to Reduce the Rented Hangar and Tie-down Spaces to Only Leasing Locations 8N-C, 8N-J, and 10N-B Approved on Consent Agenda 7. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Negotiate and Execute an Approximately Ten Year Commercial Lease Agreement with the Option to Renew for Two Additional Ten Year Periods with Spartan Education Group, LLC for Hangars 3S, 4S, 5S-A, B, D, and H, and 6S-D, Ramp/Apron Parking, and Office Spaces 101 and 103 at the Fees Established by the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport Fees Schedule, as Amended Approved on Consent Agenda Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee – October 07, 2025 Page 2 of 4  8. One-year contracts for the purchase of ammunition, with the option to renew for two additional periods with SSD International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $39,544; GT Distributors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $91,574; Sunset Law Enforcement, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $31,500; and Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $60,150 for a total not to exceed $668,304 if all optional renewals are exercised Approved on Consent Agenda 9. Approval of an Access Agreement with EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBS, to install three ground water monitoring wells at agreed locations in the existing rights-of-way located within a one mile radius of 114 NE 28th Street, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas 75050 Approved on Consent Agenda 10. Contract to purchase education and promotional products from YNIS, Inc., through a national cooperative agreement with BuyBoard, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 a year for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods for a total not to exceed $375,000 if all extensions are exercised Approved on Consent Agenda 11. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, “Health and Sanitation” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by the Amendment of Sections 13-359(b)(2), 13-361(a)(1), and 13-414(b)(1) to Establish Industrial Wastewater Discharge Standards Specific to the Trinity River Authority’s Mountain Creek Facility and Further Clarify the Formula Used for Calculating Regional Wastewater System; Making this Ordinance Cumulative; Containing a Savings Clause; Providing a Severability Clause; Repealing All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and to Become Effective Upon Its Passage, Approval, and Publication Approved on Consent Agenda INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 12. 2026 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting Dates Cheryl De Leon, Deputy City Manager presented the proposed 2026 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee meeting dates to the committee for their consideration. Chairwoman Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Adams to approve the 2026 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee meeting dates as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Amendment No. 1 to CMAR Construction Contract with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $165,680.49 for additional scope of work for Fire Station 11, including paving upgrades, HVAC enhancements, structural steel additions, plumbing improvements, added perimeter property fencing provisions, increased roof warranty duration, extended Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee – October 07, 2025 Page 3 of 4  construction materials testing, electrical upgrades, franchise utility coordination, added fire department branding/signage, and landscape enhancements Andy Henning, Director of Design and Construction, presented this item to the committee, noting that it involves approval of a contract amendment for the Fire Station 11 construction project. The amendment addresses project enhancements, revisions, and coordination items. Details outlining the associated work were presented to the committee. Council Member Adams moved, seconded by Chairwoman Clemson, to recommend approval of this item to Council. The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session was held. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT Chairwoman Clemson adjourned the meeting at 3:38 p.m. Chairwoman Jorja Clemson Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee – October 07, 2025 Page 4 of 4